Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we'll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you'll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment.ABOUT YOUExperience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We'll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll contribute to creating a warm and homely environment essential for quality care. Leading a housekeeping team, you'll maintain every room to the highest standards, demanding excellent attention to detail and motivating your team to excel. Experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotels is advantageous, as is a proven ability to lead and inspire. A caring nature and communication skills are also important, as you'll interact with staff, residents, and relatives. Barchester offers competitive pay and sector-leading benefits, including training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and service awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional care in a warm and welcoming environment. As a leader in the industry, Barchester focuses on creating homelike surroundings for its residents, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. The organisation values dedication and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. With a commitment to quality care and employee satisfaction, Barchester Healthcare stands as a prominent figure in the healthcare sector, known for its comprehensive benefits and rewards for all employees.

Details

• Date posted: 26 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.78 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1507585385
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Skipton, BD23 5ET, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we'll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you'll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment.

ABOUT YOUExperience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We'll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.